Ward Boys (also called Hospital Attendants or Patient Care Attendants) provide essential non-medical support in hospitals, nursing homes, and home-care settings. They assist nurses, doctors, and patients with daily tasks to ensure smooth functioning and patient comfort.
Key Responsibilities of Ward Boy Services
1. Patient Assistance
Helping patients with movement (bed-to-chair, wheelchair, stretcher)
Assisting with bathing, grooming, and toileting
Supporting elderly or weak patients during walking
Helping patients eat and maintain hygiene
2. Ward & Room Management
Keeping patient wards clean and sanitized
Changing bed sheets and maintaining neatness
Disposing of waste safely and hygienically
Ensuring all patient rooms have basic supplies (water, towels, linens)
3. Support to Nursing Staff
Assisting nurses during patient care procedures
Bringing required equipment or supplies
Helping in shifting patients within the hospital
Maintaining basic records if needed
4. Basic Patient Monitoring
(Non-clinical activities; no medical procedures)
Observing patient comfort
Reporting unusual changes to nurses
Ensuring safety and fall prevention
5. Transport & Logistics
Transporting samples to labs
Bringing medicines from pharmacy
Shifting patient files and reports
Managing wheelchairs and stretchers
Where Ward Boy Services Are Provided
Hospitals
Clinics
Nursing homes
Rehabilitation centers
Home care setups
Benefits of Ward Boy Services
Improved comfort and safety for patients
Reduced workload on nurses and doctors
Smooth ward operations
Better hygiene and organization
Essential support for bedridden and elderly patients
